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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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